Finding respite care in Melbourne is easy

When people in Melbourne want to unwind from the stresses that life brings, many spend time at the beaches or head to the Mornington Peninsula where they can get back to nature. If you’re caring for a person with disability, you’ll find quality respite care in Melbourne through Melba Support. This will give you the short break you need.

Melba Support is a registered NDIS provider Melbourne offering quality respite services in numerous locations across the city.

Carers need breaks on a regular basis if they want to maintain their wellbeing. Short term accommodation and assistance will give you time to attend to other things while the person you care for is being supported in a homely environment in one of Melba’s respite care homes.

The stay can be overnight, for a few days, or another length of time, as arranged with the care home.

What do people do at respite care in Melbourne with Melba Support?

The care Melba offers is individually tailored to each person in order to get the most benefit from the services and live a fabulous life.

There are many activities adults and children with disability can engage in during their short stay. The activities are fun, and designed to boost confidence and increase the level of independent living skills.

Activities people can be involved in include:

• socialising and making new friends
• going out for a meal or to see a favourite movie
• visiting the beach, the parks and local attractions
• playing a favourite sport
• sensor activity, reading, arts, crafts at the home
• watching favourite shows and playing games on Xbox and Wii

There is always something fun to do at a Melba respite home.

The care the person needs is right here at Melba

Being a registered NDIS provider Melbourne, Melba Support is trusted for adult’s and children’s respite care in Melbourne. The homes are welcoming and well-equipped, and our qualified support workers assist the person to live the life they want during their short stay.

The support they receive includes:

• preparing and cooking meals they would like
• showering, dressing, teeth cleaning, and other personal care
• taking medication on time

Where are Melba Respite homes?

In Melbourne, you’ll find Melba respite care homes for children located in:

• Frankston
• Cranbourne

Melba also has respite care homes across Victoria.

For children, there are Melba respite homes in:

• Ballarat
• Sale
• Warragul

For adults, you’ll find Melba respite care homes in:

• Ballarat
• Sale
• Traralgon

With short term accommodation and assistance through Melba Support, a carer can enjoy a short break and know the person they care for is being supported by caring, qualified support workers.

To arrange respite care at a location near you, contact the Customer Engagement Team on 1300 696 352 or fill in the contact us form below.